About Us
Lymphoma Canada is Canada’s only charitable organization solely dedicated to supporting Canadians affected by lymphoma and their families. Through our four pillars—education, support, advocacy, and research—we empower patients throughout their lymphoma journey, from diagnosis to post-treatment. For more information about Lymphoma Canada, please visit www.lymphoma.ca.
Job Description
The Fund Development/Fundraising Coordinator organizes, markets, supports and executes a calendar of fundraising and awareness campaigns for Lymphoma Canada (LC). Managing and overseeing our fundraising campaigns will be an integral part of the role and experience working with a charity or not for profit is essential.
Responsibilities include:
Fundraising management
- The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within the charitable or not-for-profit sector and a demonstrated track record of involvement in diverse fundraising initiatives, individual and corporate fundraising. A strong understanding of donor engagement and stewardship best practices is essential.
Marketing & Fundraising
- Building and maintaining relationships with sponsors, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders. This includes online reach, networking, cultivating donor relationships, and identifying opportunities for collaboration with external partners.
- Where appropriate, sending materials, setting up regular phone calls, creating donation pages, and providing other support as necessary.
- Collaborating with the national director to implement innovative communications/promotions. Strategies include social media, e-communications, and targeted marketing.
- Playing a leading role in social media campaigns and supporting direct mail campaigns.
- Maintaining an effective donor and volunteer portfolio.
- Executing direct mail campaigns.
Database Management & Operations
- Providing support in tax receipting, thank-you notes, and maintaining accurate information in the Raiser’s Edge database.
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of budgets and revenue across all income streams to support effective planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
The ideal candidate should possess:
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or marketing is required.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in fundraising, and donor management.
- Prior experience working within the charitable or not-for-profit sector is required
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required, with proficiency in French being an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, mail merges) and online search engines.
- Experience with fundraising databases, such as Raiser’s Edge, is required.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Self-starter, capable of identifying needs and taking independent action.
- Experience managing social media campaigns.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 remote).
Salary: $53,000 per year.
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous time off – 15 days starting vacation; one week holiday closure in December
- Professional development benefits
- Hybrid workplace
- Free on-site parking
